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06-29-2007, 05:20 PM
Al Horford, the 6'10" 245-pound power forward from the University of Florida, has become the tallest Dominican ever picked in the NBA's yearly talent draft. Horford, who won two national championships at Florida, the first Dominican to ever do so, was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks with the third pick in the draft. He is the ninth Dominican ever picked in the NBA draft. His father Tito Horford became the third Dominican ever picked when he was selected in the second round of the 1988 draft. Horford's high selection in the year's draft is a testament to his talent and his work ethic, considering that this year's draft is one of the most competitive in years. Asked how he felt after being drafted, Horford said he was very proud to be chosen, and that he was proud of being Latino and Dominican. Hoy is reporting that Horford will have a three-year contract for US$3,121,000.
Though not as highly touted as Al Horford, Dominican ballplayer Sammy Mejia from DePaul University, snuck his way into the NBA through the back door after being drafted with the 57th pick in last night's draft. Mejia was selected by the Detroit Pistons. Mejia becomes the 10th Dominican basketball player to be selected in the NBA draft and this is the first time that two Dominicans get drafted in one year.
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Though not as highly touted as Al Horford, Dominican ballplayer Sammy Mejia from DePaul University, snuck his way into the NBA through the back door after being drafted with the 57th pick in last night's draft. Mejia was selected by the Detroit Pistons. Mejia becomes the 10th Dominican basketball player to be selected in the NBA draft and this is the first time that two Dominicans get drafted in one year.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#14)